Travelling from Dubai to Madurai Airport (IXM): What you need to know
Dubai's main base, Dubai International Airport (DXB), is where many great holidays begin. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from Dubai to Madurai Airport (IXM).
The average length of a direct Dubai to Madurai Airport flight is 4 hours 40 minutes.
The timezone in Madurai is UTC+5:30, which is one hour 30 minutes ahead of Dubai. Madurai Airport is located in Madurai.
You can pick from 7 direct flights every week between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Madurai Airport (IXM). This is the most popular route, with SpiceJet offering a 5am departure from DXB to IXM.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Dubai to IXM. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
Flying during a peak month such as January? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Get there in one go from Dubai International Airport (DXB). Direct flights from Dubai to Madurai Airport (IXM) are available from here.
SpiceJet is a well-known carrier that operates direct flights from Dubai to Madurai Airport departing from DXB.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with SpiceJet between DXB and IXM.
Among carriers on this route, SpiceJet has the highest percentage of on-time landings.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and possibly even explore another city. When browsing cheap flights from Dubai to IXM leaving from Dubai International Airport (DXB), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Your journey might pause in:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International (DEL)
Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
Chennai International Airport (MAA)
Travelling from central Dubai to DXB takes around 35 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to Dubai International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Dubai to Madurai Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
When it comes to Dubai International Airport's on-time performance, 71% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
DWC is about 48 kilometres from central Dubai. It'll take you 40 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Dubai to IXM flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Al Maktoum International Airport:
71% of flights taking off from Al Maktoum International Airport meet their expected arrival time.
About Madurai Airport (IXM)
If you have a late flight from Dubai to Madurai Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near IXM:
Getting from Madurai Airport (IXM) to central Madurai
From Madurai Airport, central Madurai is around 11 kilometres away. It takes about 25 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
It takes roughly 45 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Madurai Airport (IXM)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dubai to Madurai Airport is Rs41,739. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs102,062. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To snap up cheap flights from Dubai to IXM, book your ticket 11 months before your planned departure.
April is when you're most likely to land a good deal on a Dubai to Madurai Airport ticket. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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The best time to fly from Dubai to Madurai Airport (IXM)
Think about your travel style when picking your flight dates. January is the quietest month to visit Madurai. September is when most people book flights from Dubai to Madurai Airport (IXM), which may be perfect if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
Lock in a Dubai to IXM plane ticket departing in April if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Madurai to range from 25ºC to 39ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Dubai to Madurai Airport in January when temperatures are between 19ºC and 31ºC.
More about Madurai
Once you've booked your flight from Dubai to Madurai Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Madurai:
There are plenty of awesome things to do in Madurai when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Head straight for Meenakshi Amman Temple followed by Meenakshi Sundareshwarar Temple and Meenakshi Amman temple koothiyarkundu.
Explore more of India
Tirunelveli is just one of the many places in India waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Madurai. Around 129 kilometres away to the south, top sights here include Veda Thavro (Krishnan Temple), ISKCON Tirunelveli and Sri Kailasanather & Sri Soundaravalli Ambal Temple.
If you want to check out another corner of India, head for Coimbatore, about 177 kilometres northwest of Madurai. Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Siruvani Falls and Dam and Sri Ranganathar Temple are key reasons to visit.